Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, praised the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on Thursday for their thorough inquiries that have unraveled intricate cases. During his first visit to the DCI headquarters, Murkomen acknowledged the increasing complexity of emerging crime patterns and assured officers that the government remains dedicated to modernizing its operations.
After touring the National Forensic Laboratory, Murkomen spoke with reporters and reaffirmed the government's commitment to equipping officers with cutting-edge technology and specialized training to tackle sophisticated criminal investigations. "I am pleased with their efforts to professionalize investigations in the country," he said, commending the teamwork within the National Police Service. "The directorate plays a crucial role in keeping the country safe, dealing with issues such as high crime, terrorism, and narcotics."
Murkomen recognized the challenges faced nationwide but assured that measures are being taken to ensure the safety and security of citizens. He emphasized the strategic importance of the laboratory, which is unique in the region, and how it will facilitate the use of science and technology to detect crimes and apprehend criminals.
"We will leverage technology to protect our country and keep our people safe," Murkomen stated. "We have agreed that equipping this laboratory must continue in the next budget, and we are collaborating with the National Treasury and parliament to achieve its full operationalization."
The CS revealed that the NPS collaborates with universities and colleges to train new experts continuously and that discussions are ongoing with the National Police Service Commission regarding expert retention. "We must develop a mechanism for training and retaining experts, as they feel under-compensated when they reach a certain rank," he noted. "For many years, we have not allocated sufficient budgets for training more experts and retraining those currently working."
Murkomen pledged to collaborate with the National Assembly and National Treasury to upgrade the DCI Academy's training facilities, ensuring that experts and officials always stay ahead of criminals. The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, along with senior officials such as DIG (NPS) Eluid Lagat and DCI director Mohamed Ali, informed the CS of their achievements, challenges, and collaborations with other agencies.
After touring the National Forensic Laboratory, Murkomen spoke with reporters and reaffirmed the government's commitment to equipping officers with cutting-edge technology and specialized training to tackle sophisticated criminal investigations. "I am pleased with their efforts to professionalize investigations in the country," he said, commending the teamwork within the National Police Service. "The directorate plays a crucial role in keeping the country safe, dealing with issues such as high crime, terrorism, and narcotics."
Murkomen recognized the challenges faced nationwide but assured that measures are being taken to ensure the safety and security of citizens. He emphasized the strategic importance of the laboratory, which is unique in the region, and how it will facilitate the use of science and technology to detect crimes and apprehend criminals.
"We will leverage technology to protect our country and keep our people safe," Murkomen stated. "We have agreed that equipping this laboratory must continue in the next budget, and we are collaborating with the National Treasury and parliament to achieve its full operationalization."
The CS revealed that the NPS collaborates with universities and colleges to train new experts continuously and that discussions are ongoing with the National Police Service Commission regarding expert retention. "We must develop a mechanism for training and retaining experts, as they feel under-compensated when they reach a certain rank," he noted. "For many years, we have not allocated sufficient budgets for training more experts and retraining those currently working."
Murkomen pledged to collaborate with the National Assembly and National Treasury to upgrade the DCI Academy's training facilities, ensuring that experts and officials always stay ahead of criminals. The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, along with senior officials such as DIG (NPS) Eluid Lagat and DCI director Mohamed Ali, informed the CS of their achievements, challenges, and collaborations with other agencies.
